Implant functionalization with mesoporous silica: A promising antibacterial strategy, but does such an implant osseointegrate?

Katleen VandammeKarin ThevissenMarcelo F MesquitaRuxandra-Gabriella CoropciucJimoh AgbajePatrick ThevissenWander José da SilvaJozef VleugelsKaat De CremerEvelien GeritsJohan A MartensJan MichielsBruno P A CammueAnnabel Braem

Published in: Clinical and experimental dental research (2020)

Next-generation implants made of macroporous Ti infiltrated with mesoporous SiO2 do not seem to compromise the osseointegration process. Such implant functionalization may be promising for the prevention and treatment of peri-implantitis given the evidenced potential of mesoporous SiO2 for controlled drug release.

Keyphrases

drug release
soft tissue
drug delivery
magnetic nanoparticles
silver nanoparticles
climate change